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The 12 best French fries in Philly

There comes a time -- like World 3-1 in Super Mario Bros. 3 -- when it's time for the sidekick to take center stage, which is why you use Luigi for that level (obviously!), and why we've rounded up the 12 best French fries in Philly, which you can get with some great burgers, covered in cheese, all by themselves, and more...

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Old City These Belgian frietjes, which are probably best with one of their craft beers and some mussels before you hit a show at the nearby Ritz East, have a crisp outside and an almost mashed potato-like inside that they can only get because they're twice fried. Or magic, obviously.

Market East Finally! An excuse to go to a vegetarian restaurant... in the form of golden chickpea fries w/ a Spring garlic aioli sauce that're served carefully stacked on top of each other at this surprisingly meatless small platery.

Rittenhouse Square Long, thin, and crispy with a little bit of smush, these simple carb-spears pair perfectly with the pulled pork shoulder sandwich and a nice, light Summertime beer, and they are available until 1am.

Manayunk One thing Winnie’s is known for is its carbs -- breads, pastries... more breads -- but they also have some thick and meaty steak fries that are served in a basket so big that pretty soon you'll need your own (Le) bus to get around.

Conshohocken, PA Their thick-cut truffle fries, which they toss in truffle grease (the best kind) and chunks of Parmesan, are probably enough on their own, but if you need something else... you're probably pretty fat... and you're definitely gonna order the The BBQ smoked duck breast sandwich and an oversized bottle of craft beer.

South Philly They may look like frozen crinkle-cut fries, but Chickie's & Pete's Crabfries are a Philly, Old-Bay-flavored staple, served with an addictively good white cheese sauce... who presumably wouldn't have been played by Method Man.

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With 400 beers and some of the best fries in Philly (seriously -- you've got to try 'em!), this Old City resto/tavern is definitely worth checking out. It's all about state-of-the-art presentation here, which means the bartenders are trained to notice every little detail that goes with drinking great beer.

The unassuming, minimally labeled outside of this Passyunk place gives way to a classic, deep red pub on the inside where the Angus Burger reigns king. The small, laid-back crowd of regulars who know about Royal Tavern line the full-service bar in the afternoon and late night to get a bite of rare beef and bacon, caramelized onions, smoked gouda, pickled longhots, and chile mayonnaise. They don't dare forget the side of thick, crispy fries with a sprinkling of Old Bay, either.

Don't let the word "vegetarian" in the name fool you -- Mama's is serving up some pretty kick-ass eats. The menu is on the smaller side here, but this kosher Middle Eastern restaurant just off the square means business with its dishes, like its latkes platter and eggplant sandwich. You'd also be smart to try basically anything involving the falafel: sandwiches, platters, soups. Be sure to top it all off with the baklava.

Charlie certainly was a sinner, and a glutenous one at that. Despite a mostly vegan menu, Charlie's knocks it out of the park with decadent small plates and seemingly whimsical cocktails that hit you fast. Dark wood-paneled walls and plush velvet booths create a warm, intimate interior that's perfect for a date night. Take a seat at one of the candlelit tables and indulge in the always mysterious Charlie's Punch.

Flat Iron has many faces -- it's a dance party and music venue at night, a sports bar during games, and a place to bring your friends to eat during the day. It's got a great menu that includes gluten-free options too.

This Philadelphia dog joint will take you on a flavor tour of wieners from around the nation and beyond, featuring menu options such as the Chicago-style "Windy City"and the hot dog-meets-banh mi "Saigon Fusion."

Pub & Kitchen's name pretty much says it for you -- this chic corner eatery in south Rittenhouse houses a homely kitchen and restaurant in the front of house, serving a simple menu of bar snacks and game- and vegetable-heavy dishes like rabbit meatballs and cornish chicken. In the back of house lies a dark, polished pub decked in black paint and wall-to-wall brown leather booths, serving up the same dishes from the kitchen plus a handful of wines, draft beers, and seasonal specialty cocktails.

Two DelCo guys who've had designs on opening a bar even before they were allowed in one have taken over the old Y2K Tavern, completely renovating the dingy beer & shot joint into an airy, beige, chocolate & wine schemed casual bistro with dark hardwood floors, high ceilings hung with crushed bronze/alabaster globe chandeliers, and a 12-seat dark wood bar, complete with a pair of plasmas and wall-hung wine racks; there's also a 30-seat dining area where locally sourced ingredients'll grace dishes described as "refined comfort food", which you previously defined as putting chopped Ball Park franks in your mac 'n' cheese.